Laura Petherbridge

Laura Petherbridge

Laura Petherbridge is an international speaker and author who serves couples and single adults with topics on women’s issues, relationships, stepfamilies, co-parenting, single parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery.

In addition to four books, Laura has been published in numerous publications and often appears in the media. She is the co-author, along with Ron Deal, of The Smart Stepmom.

She and her husband, Steve, reside in Georgia and have two children and two grandchildren.

Website: http://www.TheSmartStepmom.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSmartStepmom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurapetherbridge/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.delgrossopetherbridge

Guest Episodes

FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

A Panel Discusses the Complexities of Stepfamilies and Holidays

December 21, 2020
Jeff and Kim Roberson & Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal & Shannon Simmons
The holidays can be a challenge for blended families. Ron Deal moderates a panel discussing the complexity of holidays with stepfamilies.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
A Panel Discusses the Complexities of Stepfamilies and Holidays
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FamilyLife This Week® Podcast

For Mothers

April 25, 2020
Kim Anthony & Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal & Tim Challies
As we approach Mother's day in this disruptive spring of 2020, let's consider the effort moms are putting in just to keep our society running as well as possible. Ron Deal, Laura Petherbridge, Kim Anthony, and Tim Challies share about the enduring influence of mothers.
FamilyLife This Week®
FamilyLife This Week®
For Mothers
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

The Childless Stepmom

November 1, 2019
Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal
For a woman with no biological children, stepping into the role of stepmom can be a bewildering labyrinth of complexities. Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge discuss how to navigate this winding path.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
The Childless Stepmom
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Stepmoms and Stepdads

June 1, 2015
Gordon Taylor & Laura Petherbridge
Feeling like stepparenting is just not your thing? Laura Petherbridge, and Gordon Taylor are here to offer hope. Laura and Gordon tell their stories and offer advice for blended families.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Stepmoms and Stepdads
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Wise Advice for Stepmoms

September 17, 2014
Gayla Grace & Heather Hetchler & Laura Petherbridge
Being a stepmom is hard. Stepmoms Laura Petherbridge, Gayle Grace and Heather Hetchler offer their very best advice for becoming the best stepmom you can be.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Wise Advice for Stepmoms
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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Blended Family Blunders

September 16, 2014
Gayla Grace & Heather Hetchler & Laura Petherbridge
What's the biggest mistake couples make when trying to blend a family? Stepmoms Laura Petherbridge, Heather Hetchler and Gayla Grace, share their perspective on this question and more.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Blended Family Blunders
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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Step-Mothers Know Best

September 15, 2014
Gayla Grace & Heather Hetchler & Laura Petherbridge
Stepmothers Laura Petherbridge, Heather Hetchler and Gayla Grace talk about the challenges they've faced blending a family and becoming effective stepmothers.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Step-Mothers Know Best
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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Winning as a Stepmother With a Father’s Help

May 8, 2013
Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal
A father's loyalty and support toward their wives can make a world of difference in a blended family.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Winning as a Stepmother With a Father's Help
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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How to Avoid Becoming a Wicked Stepmother

May 7, 2013
Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal
Laura tells you how to avoid making some of the most wicked step parenting mistakes.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
How to Avoid Becoming a Wicked Stepmother
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

The Role of the Stepmother

May 6, 2013
Laura Petherbridge & Ron Deal
If being a mother is hard work, then being a stepmother is twice as difficult.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
The Role of the Stepmother
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

More Q&A on Separation and Divorce

January 12, 2007
Laura Petherbridge
Today on the broadcast, author and speaker Laura Petherbridge answers more of your questions on separation and divorce.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
More Q&A on Separation and Divorce
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

Q&A About Separation and Divorce

January 11, 2007
Laura Petherbridge
On the broadcast today, Laura Petherbridge, author of the divorce recovery guide When Your Marriage Dies, answers some of your most common questions about separation and divorce.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Q&A About Separation and Divorce
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
FamilyLife® | FamilyLife Today

A Time to Heal

January 10, 2007
Laura Petherbridge
Today on the broadcast, Laura Petherbridge, author of the book When Your Marriage Dies, remembers the first night she slipped into bed and realized she hadn't cried that day--a major milestone since her difficult divorce.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
A Time to Heal
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FamilyLife Today® Podcast
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Confronting the Unthinkable

January 9, 2007
Laura Petherbridge
On today's broadcast, author, speaker, and teacher Laura Petherbridge talks to Dennis Rainey about the day in 1984 when she found out her husband was having an affair.
FamilyLife Today
FamilyLife Today
Confronting the Unthinkable
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